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RE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization

Synonyms:

ray; re

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("re" is a kind of...):

solfa syllable (one of the names for notes of a musical scale in solmization)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Ancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods

Synonyms:

Ra; Re

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

Egyptian deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Egyptians)

Domain category:

antiquity (the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe)

Sense 3

Meaning:

A rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum

Synonyms:

atomic number 75; Re; rhenium

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("Re" is a kind of...):

metal; metallic element (any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.)

Credits

 Context examples: 

"We're going to the country of the Quadlings."

(The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum)

“If you’re eating chocolate, make sure to watch the calorie content, the fat content and the sugar content,” Su says.

(Can Chocolate Really Be Good for You?, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

“You’re not to be trusted on the box until you can handle your whip better’n that.”

(Rodney Stone, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

But you’re an American citizen?

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

“They’re all afraid,” said Poole.

(The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson)

We're willing to submit, if we can come to terms, and no bones about it.

(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)

When you give medicine to your child, be sure you're giving the right medicine and the right amount.

(Medicines and Children, Food and Drug Administration)

They may say they're in a bad mood.

(Mood Disorders, NIH)

If you're pregnant, talk to your health care provider before taking any medicines.

(Over-the-Counter Medicines, Food and Drug Administration)

Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM) In the past 30 days, how often have others been worried about how you're handling your medications?

(COMM - Others Worry About Your Medications, NCI Thesaurus)